The 2009 Summer Hoops Tour, led by Sixers Ambassador of Basketball World B. Free, will continue to offer children instruction on the basic fundamentals of basketball, tips on how to improve their game, and advice on the importance on education. In addition to improved basketball and life skills, the children will have an opportunity to interact with the Hip-Hop – the NBA’s most exciting mascot.
Sixer’s front office staff and Hoops Tour Coaches will assist Free in coaching the youngsters the basic fundamentals of the game, including passing, shooting, dribbling, defense and conditioning.
“I like to let the kids know that basketball and sports are great,” said Free. “But not everyone can be Andre Iguodala or Lebron James. It's important to get your education. Today, if you don't have an education, you're really lost.”
The Summer Hoops Tour allows the Philadelphia 76ers the opportunity to give back to the community. It provides young Sixers fans with a safe, fun, positive place to enjoy their summer vacation. Hoops Tour clinics are conducted throughout the Delaware Valley in July & August
For information regarding hosting a 76ers Hoops Tour clinic, contact selia@comcast-spectacor.com, or call 215.389.9436.
2009 Hoops Tour Photos
2009 Summer Hoops Tour Schedule
| Date | Time | Site | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULY | |||
| 7/6/2009 | 10am | Camp Yumka | W. Norriton, PA |
| 7/7/2009 | 10am | Diamond Ridge Camp | Jamison, PA |
| 7/7/2009 | 2pm | Fox Chase Rec | Philadelphia, PA |
| 7/8/2009 | 10am | B&G Club-Camden City | Camden, NJ |
| 7/9/2009 | 10am | Princeton YMCA | Princeton, NJ |
| 7/13/2009 | 10am | West Reading Playground | Reading, PA |
| 7/13/2009 | 2pm | Pottstown School Dist | Pottstown, PA |
| 7/14/2009 | 10am | Church Farm School | Exton, PA |
| 7/14/2009 | 2pm | Murphy Rec Center | Philadelphia, PA |
| 7/15/2009 | 10am | Camp Kweebec I | Schwenksville, PA |
| 7/15/2009 | 2pm | Camp Kweebec II | Schwenksville, PA |
| 7/16/2009 | 10am | Klein JCC | Philadelphia, PA |
| 7/16/2009 | 2pm | Tri County CAA | Bridgeton, NJ |
| 7/20/2009 | 10am | Western Family YMCA | Newark, DE |
| 7/20/2009 | 2pm | Stop the Violence | Wilmington, DE |
| 7/21/2009 | 10am | Dauphin Co. D of Rec | Harrisburg, PA |
| 7/21/2009 | 2pm | Lancaster D of Rec | Lancaster, PA |
| 7/23/2009 | 10am | Golden Slipper Camp | Stroudsburg, PA |
| 7/23/2009 | 2pm | Camp Dora Golding | E. Stroudsburg, PA |
| 7/27/2009 | 10am | Sesame Day Camp | Blue Bell, PA |
| 7/27/2009 | 2pm | Fels CC | Philadelphia, PA |
| 7/29/2009 | 10am | Ocean City Rec Dept | Ocean City, NJ |
| 7/30/2009 | 10am | Mercer Co CYO | Trenton, NJ |
| AUGUST | |||
| 8/4/2009 | 10am | Brandywine Y (Wilm) | Wilmington, DE |
| 8/4/2009 | 2pm | Phila PAL (Lenfest) | Philadelphia, PA |
| 8/5/2009 | 10am | Egg Hrbr Twp YMCA | EHT, NJ |
| 8/6/2009 | 10am | Hatboro YMCA | Hatboro, PA |
| 8/6/2009 | 2pm | Enon Tabernacle | Philadelphia, PA |
| 8/10/2009 | 10am | Walnut St. YMCA | Wilmington, DE |
| 8/11/2009 | 10am | Black Bear Lake Camp | Clarksburg, NJ |
| 8/13/2009 | 2pm | Evesham Twp Rec | Marlton, NJ |
